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their path to growth

Overcome business plateaus, elevate your team,
and reach new levels of success.

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Hi, I’m Michela. Your Business Navigator.

I'm passionate about helping business owners, leaders, and their teams break through growth plateaus and reach new levels of success.

With over 20 years of experience as a growth strategist, business consultant, leadership coach, and speaker, I help you reignite your business, find a clear path to accelerated growth, and elevate your team to align with your vision.

Together, we'll chart your growth roadmap. 

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Where Are YOU On Your Business Growth Journey?

I’m an Entrepreneur and I need traction to get clients.

That’s Me

I’m a small business owner and I want to accelerate business growth.

Yes

I’m a CEO and I want to scale and leverage to 7+ figures.

Absolutely

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I hope you see yourself in the pages of these books; know you are not alone, and let your own voice be heard.

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The Power of Everyday Stages: Reflections on TEDxVUAmsterdam Student Pitch Night

This month, I had the incredible honor of serving as a judge for the TEDxVUAmsterdam Student Pitch Night at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. The experience was nothing short of inspiring, and I left with a profound sense of optimism about the future. The energy in the room, the passion of the students, and the creativity that...

From Stagnation to Growth: The Leadership Shift

As a high achiever or business owner, you’ve experienced success—likely more than once. But what happens when that upward momentum slows, your vision becomes hazy, and you feel disconnected from the very passion that fueled your growth?  It’s a challenge many leaders face, one that can leave you feeling stuck, stagnant, and unsure of how...

Feeling Stuck at a Business Plateau? 3 Strategies for Next Level Growth

As a high-achieving business owner or leader, you’ve already experienced a significant level of success. But if you’re feeling like you’ve hit a business plateau, you’re not alone. Many leaders reach a point where, despite their best efforts, growth seems to stall. The path forward may feel unclear, and your vision—while inspiring—might not be translating...

5 Self-Leadership Practices to Ignite Your Next Business Breakthrough

As women leaders, we all hit those moments in our business journey where growth slows, energy dips, and momentum feels out of reach. The frustrating plateau. The good news?  Your next business breakthrough doesn’t require overhauling your entire business. Instead, it starts with you—your awareness, clarity, and confidence.  Here are five self-leadership practices to help...

CLIENT RESULTS

ENTERED MY CHAOS WITH DIRECTION & FOCUS
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Kashaun Parker, ACC, MBA

RESILIENCY EXPERT, TRANSFORMATIONAL COACH, SPEAKER, AUTHOR

When I met Michela, I was in a place of sheer frustration with my progress in my business. I had gone as far as my analytical brain would allow and I needed strategy and structure. Michela entered my space of chaos and confusion with direction and focus to turn my business around. She has been the superpower I never knew I needed and my business is evolving because of her  expertise! I have grown in the business space tremendously because of the partnership created with Michela.

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HIT MY GOAL OF EXCEEDING 6-FIGURE SALES
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Francesca Gorgone

FOUNDER, POWERCORE PILATES

Michela is a knock out coach and provides valuable expertise! I was stuck in my business, needed clarity and a road map to grow and evolve as a business and entrepreneur. Working with Michela has helped me grow my business to 6 figures plus and create systems to work more efficiently. I value Michela’s strategies and guidance in reaching my business goals. I have established successful client services and offerings and built efficient business systems and hit my goal of reaching and exceeding 6 figure sales!

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BUSINESS STRATEGIES AND THERAPY MEET
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Lili Matias

DIRECTOR OF SALES, GILLIS SALES

Business Strategies and Therapy meet, is the best way to describe Michela’s ridiculously effective coaching sessions. My leadership team at Gillis Sales invested in Michela’s business coaching for our GOLD Leadership program. During this time I have gained new perspectives, learned how to celebrate wins, and activate my action plans (not just letting them collect dust). And I got the promotion! Michela’s coaching helped me think at a higher level when leading others. If you ever have the chance to work with Michela, I’d wholeheartedly recommend her.

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LIKE CALLING AAA FOR YOUR BUSINESS BREAKDOWNS
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Regina Carey, M. Ed.

EMPOWERMENT COACH, SPEAKER & TRAINER

Navigating the complexities of business can be daunting. Initially, I was entangled in my own ambitious ideas, losing sight of my goals amidst endless possibilities. Feeling drained and directionless, I preferred spontaneity over rigid plans in my marketing approach. Through our collaboration, I experienced a transformative shift. With Michela's guidance, I regained clarity and confidence, refining my offerings and targeting the ideal client. Together, we seamlessly connected speaking engagements to client acquisitions, implementing effective pricing strategies. The results were remarkable—securing new clients at higher price points than ever before. Michela's tailored approach provided invaluable focus and empowered decision-making aligned with my business values. Working with Michela was like calling AAA for my business—a vital support in navigating entrepreneurship's challenges. If you're seeking seasoned guidance to streamline your efforts, reach out to Michela without hesitation.

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